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Myth of Nyiroro Kidul

Nyi Roro Kidul is a legend that is very popular with the people in South Sukabumi. Most people until now still believe in the territory of Nyi Roro Kidul along the southern sea of Java, along with magical powers that can provide peace or vice versa to the community. These two things were responded to by the community in the form of holding ceremonies. not breaking taboos. The geographical conditions of the West Java area contoured by mountains and beaches are used by the community to get blessings from these geographical advantages. Land in mountainous areas is used to grow vegetables, ornamental plants, and So on. Meanwhile, the coastal area is inhabited by most fishermen who clearly benefit from the richness of the ocean in the south. The southern coast of West Java, especially Sukabumi, runs the tradition of Sea Harvest Ceremony, and so on as part of the ritual process of respecting Nyi Roro Kidul. There are so many pictures of Nyi Roro Kidul's paintings while controlling a horse-drawn carriage amidst enormous sea waves. The big waves in Nyi Roro Kidul's palntings can be related to the reality of potential disasters in the Tsunami in the southern coast of Java, including Sukabumi.

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